Susan M. Bays
Chaplain Susan M. Bays of Quincy, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana died Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born November 17, 1948 in Rensselaer, IN, a twin daughter of Henry & Geraldine (Adelsperger) Bays, Sr.
Susan was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She holds a BS-BA degree from Quincy University in pastoral ministry. She was a member of the Cursillo movement, made Cursillo 30 and served on 28 teams and TEC. She served as Rectora for Cursillo 19 in 1977 and assistant spiritual director.
Chaplain Susan was a long standing member of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains until her retirement, October of 2007. She was a long-time member of the community and was very well known and respected by all. She had a caring work relationship with employees and volunteers alike and a vast experience in training volunteers. She was an excellent advocate for Blessing Hospital in the community. Chaplain Susan ministered to all general areas of Blessing Hospital including Hospice and the Cancer Center for 19 years.
She spent many of her early years serving in the food and restaurant business, working at Quincy University, Our Lady of Angels Seminary and Boags Restaurant (1970 – 1986).
She is survived by: FIVE SIBLINGS, Marianne Wirtz and her husband Harold of Merrillville, IN, DeEtte Wirtz and her husband Anthony of Lake Station, IN, Frances Plemich, and her husband Joseph, Jr. of Huntington, WV, Evelyn Bays of Crown Point, IN and twin-sister Sarah “Sally” Beckmann and husband Robert of Farmington, MN. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Henry C. Bays, Jr., and a sister, Phyllis J. (Bays) Hansen.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a mass at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with con-celebrants Msgr. Michael Kuse and Fr. George Cramer. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Dear Sally, Bob, family,extended family and friends of Susan Bays, I am grateful for the years that I knew Susan. She had many gifts and shared them with others, especially with her friend, Joanne’s, two great nephews Cole and Jake. May our good God give her the eternal happiness she deserves and may she continue to watch over those who are left here, giving blessings to all who ask. Sending love and prayers, Sr Jane Boos, ssnd
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your sister has a great legacy of helping others, which is what it is all about.
Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Martha
Dear Family and Friends of Susan,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for the great loss of your sister and friend, Susan. I loved her for her sense of humor, concern for others, and the ability to eloquently share her deepest thoughts with me. I will miss her immensely but I’m happy for her, knowing that she is made whole again and is at peace and resting in the arms of the Lord.
God bless all of you with his peace.
Marilyn
to the family of Susan – especially Sarah – I want to express my deepest sympathy over your loss. Sarah – you are a special person and I am positive that Susan was equally as special.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
allen
Dear Sarah and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your twin sister, Susan. I can’t imagine how devastating it must be to lose a twin, as you share such a special bond.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time, and let me know if there is anything at all that I can do to make your burden easier.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Susan sounded like a very special woman, just like you are!
Love,
Wendy Cammins
Travel One
Sarah – My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family during this most difficult time. Lucy from Travel One.
My prayers go out to you and your family! God Bless.
Sarah,
So sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May the beauty and love that surrounded Susan while she was here on earth, bring you comfort now that she is in heaven.
Sarah,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family. Toni
Sarah, Bob & family,
Bren and I are so sorry for your loss and praying that your family be guided along to find a way to deal with your grief.
Thinking of you and please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Mary & Brenda
I was Susan’s hairdresser for a lot of years and always enjoyed her wonderful wit and sense of humor. She was there for me, holding my hand, offering a prayer when I had surgery. What an accomplished person she was and I shall miss her. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Aunt Susie was a great person with a wonderful sense of humor and caring. She always had encouraging words for others even when she had trials of her own to overcome. I was so glad she was able to come and see Mom for the last time. We had a wonderful time and visit together and with Mom. She will always be remembered with laughter and fondness.
Love Sharon, Dawn and Mike (Children of Phyllis (Bays)and Bob Hansen
Served on hospice teams as well as Cursillo with Susan. Was a source of spiritual comfort and support not just to patients and families but also to staff, including me. Will miss her terribly, but I take comfort that she is out of her wheelchair and dancing with Jesus today. Blessing to her family.
God bless you your in my prayers and thoughts.You were a wonderful person to work for.You will be greatly missed.
Susan lived with courage and the strength of her convictions. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to your family. I went to St. Marys School with Susan & Sally. May God bless your family & comfort you in this sad time.
Janet Yaros
Dearest Bays Family,
It is with great love and deepest sympathy that we send our thoughts and prayers to you all and for Susie at this the time of her passing.
May God blees and keep you all safe and secure in each other’s love and the love of your sister Susan.
Love
Don & Kathy Camp